Dundee City Sports Council

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2007 SportDundee Awards

The 2007 SportDundee Awards were held at the Invercarse Hotel, Dundee on Wednesday 21 November 2007. The Awards aim to recognise and reward the efforts and commitment of local athletes, coaches, teams, clubs, officials and volunteers.

This year's event benefited from 2 great guest speakers. First up was none other than Scottish Rugby Union Head Coach Frank Hadden who provided an informative talk on the preparations for the World Cup. Gwyn Rees, of Trophy World, entertained the 200 guests with some hilarious sporting anecdotes.

There were 12 categories of award with an independent panel of judges deciding on the top 3 nominees from each category. These nominees were invited to attend the Awards evening along with nominators, sponsors and representatives from Dundee City Council and local clubs and associations. This year's award winners were as follows:

SportTayside & Fife Coach of the Year Award
Beate Petersen, Gymnastics
Bank of Scotland - Corporate Banking Community Coach of the Year Award
Pam Bowie, Gymnastics
Turriff's Official of the Year
David Clark, Swimming
SALSC Local Service to Sport Lifetime Commitment Award
George Ferguson, Football & Disability Sport
Bank of Scotland - Corporate Banking Young Volunteer of the Year Award
Siannon Finnegan, Gymnastics
Dundee City Council Leisure & Communities Volunteer of the Year Award
Robert Cassidy, Boccia
Dundee City Sports Council Young Team of the Year
Finmill Midnight League Boys, Football
University of Abertay Team of the Year Award
Dundee Wanderers Ladies 1st Team, Hockey
Evening Telegraph Club of the Year Award
Newfields Gymnastics Club
Jenny Wood Allen Award
Tricia Kirk, Bowling
Radio Tay Caring for Kids Young Sportsperson of the Year Award
Gavin Byers, Hockey
Redwood Leisure Ltd Sportsperson of the Year Award
Vikki Bunce, Hockey

ations to all the winners on their achievement!!

There are sponsorship opportunities available for the 2008 SportDundee Awards. The Sports Development Section will be looking to source event and trophy sponsors. If your company is interested in becoming involved in this prestigious event, please contact Alex Knight on 01382 432328 or at alex.knight@dundeecity.gov.uk for more information.

Sports Coach UK Calendar

'The January 2008 - June 2008 calendar of coach education courses delivered by Dundee City Sports Council and Dundee City Sports Development Section in partnership with sportscoach UK, Children 1st and SportTayside and Fife, has been organised. All courses are held at the Forum, Olympia Leisure Centre and cost £20.00. Coaches with a disability and coaches who are under 18 years of age at the time of courses can book their place for £10.00. Please contact Liz Dillon on 01382 432 347 or e-mail alex.knight@dundeecity.gov.uk to reserve your place now! Details of upcoming courses can be viewed below.

SPORTS COACH UK DATES

Wednesday 13 February 2008
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Forum
Olympia Leisure Centre
£20.00

Wednesday 20 February 2008
In Safe Hands
6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Forum
Olympia Leisure Centre
£20.00

Wednesday 26 March 2008
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Forum
Olympia Leisure Centre
£20.00

Wednesday 23 April 2008
Coaching Disabled Performers
6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Forum
Olympia Leisure Centre
£20.00

Wednesday 30 April 2008
Coaching Methods
6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Forum
Olympia Leisure Centre
£20.00

Wednesday 7 May 2008
In Safe Hands
6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Forum
Olympia Leisure Centre
£20.00

Wednesday 4 June 2008
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Forum
Olympia Leisure Centre
£20.00

Sport Specific Courses

For information on Sport Specific courses, please contact the relevant sports development officer (see Sports Directory Section for contact details).